UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña laid out some hard criticisms of the women’s featherweight division during the UFC 277 Media Day. Peña believes it’s a one-fighter division, and she has a valid point. If you go to the UFC Rankings page on the fight promotion’s website, there is only one fighter listed in the
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10:45 AM ET The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) has passed a pair of MMA rule changes, including one that could make a major impact in fights. On Wednesday at its annual conference, the ABC approved a rule that would give fighters on the receiving end of an eye poke five minutes
UFC 277 is closing in, and we’ve got our staff predictions ready to get you even more hyped up for one of the biggest rematches in UFC history! Of course, that rematch will be the UFC women’s bantamweight championship bout between champion Julianna Peña and the firm consensus WMMA GOAT, Amanda Nunes. The co-main event
Alex Morono is hoping to put on a fan-friendly fight when he competes in his home state of Texas on Saturday at UFC 277. Morono is set to fight for the first time in 2022 as he will take on Matthew Semelsberger. Although it is a later start than what the Fortis MMA product is used
Rematches are on the menu inside American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, this Saturday (July 30, 2022) when Amanda Nunes and Kai Kara-France attempt to avenge their defeats to Julianna Pena and Brandon Moreno, respectively, with titles on the line. UFC 277’s pay-per-view (PPV) main card will also see rising Heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich meet the
Amanda Nunes says losing to Julianna Pena: ‘Fired me up’ Ahead of former two-division champion Amanda Nunes’ rematch with reigning bantamweight champion Julianna Pena, Nunes spoke to the media about her motivation heading into the bout. “It’s very exciting for me,” Nunes told reporters at media say in Dallas on Wednesday. “I’ve been here before,
7:13 AM ET KAI KARA-FRANCE WAS staying at the SO/Auckland hotel in New Zealand in the fall of 2020. The New Zealander had to quarantine there for two weeks after returning from UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. That was the reality for fighters from Australia and New Zealand for much
A Muay Thai fighter has elected to retire from the sport after his most recent opponent died following a knockout loss. Anthony Durand and Phanphet Phadungchai met in a Muay Thai bout at Thupatemi Air Force boxing stadium on July 15 in Thailand. The bout was scheduled for 5 rounds, and Durand ended things in
Bigfoot Silva will be returning to kickboxing and has a tough opponent in front of him. Silva, who competed in the UFC from 2012 to 2016, has struggled as of late and has been bouncing between MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and BKFC. His last win was against Soa Palelei at UFC 190 in 2015. Since then,
No. 13-ranked bantamweight sensation Sean O’Malley will take a major step up in competition when he collides with former champion and No. 1-ranked Petr Yan as part of the upcoming UFC 280 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., Oct. 22, 2022 at Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. UFC President Dana White was
UFC president Dana White was not happy following his fight promotion, Dana White’s Contender Series event on Tuesday. Those who tuned in to watch the fights witnessed three of the four bouts on the card end in decisions. During the event’s post-fight press conference, White went on a rant explaining what’s expected of athletes that
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña says that despite the efforts of many, she won’t allow herself to be restricted to being just an “underdog.” It’s safe to say that no other UFC titleholder has been as doubted as Peña. While disbelief in her abilities has existed throughout her career, it was perhaps most evident
(via Zuffa LLC) Paddy Pimblett had an outstanding performance at UFC London but it was his post-fight message that has everyone’s attention. Pimblett shared the Octagon with Jordan Leavitt inside the O2 Arena on July 23. Pimblett came across as a total superstar and he gave fans in attendance plenty to cheer for. Paddy locked
Jack Hermansson is one of the nice guys in mixed martial arts (MMA), but that wasn’t the case at the end of his last bout with Chris Curtis in London, England. This past weekend (July 23, 2022) at UFC London, Hermansson was forced to change up preparations on short notice after his original opponent, Darren
Dan Hooker thinks Amanda Nunes bought into her own hype before loss to Julianna Peña UFC featherweight Dan Hooker believes former women’s bantamweight titleholder Amanda Nunes bought into her own hype heading into her first fight with Julianna Peña. Peña dethroned Nunes at UFC 269 in December, submitting “The Lioness” in the second round. With
Nate Diaz has told former featherweight champion Max Holloway to hold his horses when it comes to his “best boxer in the UFC” claim. Diaz, who has competed in the Octagon since winning The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight tournament back in 2007, looks to be on his way towards an unceremonious split with the MMA
Image via @ufc on Instagram Daniel Cormier is urging Alexander Gustafsson to retire but Cris Cyborg wonders if he’s made enough money to do so. It’s no secret that Gustafsson has been on the decline in his pro MMA career. “The Mauler” went from giving former pound-for-pound king Jon Jones all he could handle to
The gang’s all here. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will have play-by-play man Jon Anik joined by color commentators Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan at the commentary desk for the upcoming UFC 277 “Pena vs. Nunes 2” pay-per-view (PPV) mixed martial arts (MMA) event, according to MMA Fighting, scheduled for this Sat. night (July 30, 2022)